Shuvagata first Bangladeshi in 7,000-run, 300-wicket first

Shuvagata first Bangladeshi in 7,000-run, 300-wicket first-class club

Shuvagata Hom. Photo: Facebook

Veteran all-rounder Shuvagata Hom became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score 7,000 runs and take 300 wickets in first-class cricket as Mymensingh Division recovered from a collapse against Dhaka Division on the second day of the third round of the National Cricket League (NCL) 2026-27 on Monday.

The 39-year-old, who made his first-class debut in 2010 and went to represent the national team in 17 fixtures — eights Tests, four ODIs and five T20Is between 2011 and 2016 — reached the milestone when he moved to 70 and went on to score 71 off 126 balls, sharing a 128-run stand with skipper Rakibul Hasan, who made 61 off 96 deliveries, to help Mymensingh post 387 in their first innings in Cox’s Bazar.

Resuming on 226 for four, Mymensingh lost both overnight batters, Rizan Hossain (44) and Mahfizul Islam Robin (116), as well as Abu Hider Rony (four) within the first four overs, slipping to 232 for seven before Shuvagata and Rakibul steadied the innings.

Dhaka reached 120 for three at stumps in reply, with Mohammad Naim unbeaten on 64 off 92 balls, trailing by 267 runs. Aminul Islam Biplob claimed four wickets for 78 runs, while pacer Sumon Khan took three for 54.

In Rajshahi, Nayeem Ahmed struck his maiden first-class century to put Rajshahi Division in a commanding position against Barishal Division. Nayeem remained unbeaten on 176 off 233 balls, hitting 25 fours, while Sabbir Rahman (86 off 118 balls) and S M Meherob Hasan (57 not out) also struck half-centuries as Rajshahi reached 424 for five at stumps, taking a first-innings lead of 195 runs.

Resuming on 24 for one, Rajshahi lost Habibur Rahman Sohan (39) and skipper Pritom Kumar (26) early in the day. Nayeem and Sabbir then added 152 runs for the fourth wicket to put their side in control after Barishal had been bowled out for 229 on the opening day.

Nayeem later shared an unbroken 104-run stand with Meherob for the sixth wicket to strengthen Rajshahi’s position.

In Chattogram, Sylhet Division finished the day on 34 without loss in their second innings, taking a seven-run lead after bowling Rangpur Division out for 206 in their first innings.

Resuming on 32 for one, Rangpur rode on skipper Akbar Ali’s 74 and Mim Mosaddeak’s 59 to reach 199 for six before losing their remaining four wickets for just seven runs. They managed a first-innings lead of only 27.

Off-spinner Nayeem Ahmed was Sylhet’s most successful bowler, claiming four wickets for 33 runs, while left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed picked up three wickets.

In the other match in Sylhet, Khulna Division took a 112-run lead over Chattogram Division after finishing the second day on 161 for six in their second innings.

Afif Hossain remained unbeaten on 58, while Anamul Haque Bijoy scored 53. Hasan Murad and Mahmudul Hasan Joy claimed two wickets apiece for Chattogram.

Earlier, resuming on 72 for three, Chattogram were bowled out for 250 in their first innings. Irfan Shukkur (59), Shahadat Hossain Dipu (50) and Shamim Hossain (51) all scored half-centuries but failed to convert their starts into bigger scores, leaving Chattogram with a first-innings lead of 49 runs.

For Khulna, off-spinner Sheikh Parvez Jibon claimed four wickets for 47 runs, while left-arm spinner Samiun Basir Ratul took three.